12 women arrested in Atlantic City prostitution raids

ATLANTIC CITY -- Special Investigations officers here performed a veritable blitzkrieg against prostitution in the last several days, picking up at least 12 women believed to be involved in the trade, The Press of Atlantic City reports.

Officers apprehended seven of the suspects in less than four hours on Tuesday morning after they allegedly solicited sex from undercover detectives. The women ranged in ages from 22 to 48, and two were from southern New Jersey. All were incarcerated with bail set at $1,000.